Ranch Beans

11 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 5 cups (or more) water
  • 1 pound dried pinto beans, picked over, rinsed
  • 1 12-ounce bottle of dark beer
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 4 bacon slices, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeno chili, seeded, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon minced canned chipotle chilies
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped seeded tomato
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine 5 cups water and next 7 ingredients in heavy large pot.
  2. 2
    Gently simmer uncovered over medium-low heat until beans are tender and liquid is reduced enough to cover beans by 1 inch, adding more water if necessary and stirring occasionally, about 2 1/2 hours.
  3. 3
    Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. 4
    (Can be made 1 day ahead.
  5. 5
    Cool slightly.
  6. 6
    Cover and refrigerate.
  7. 7
    Rewarm before serving.)
  8. 8
    Garnish beans with cotija cheese, chopped tomato and cilantro.

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